Computer ScienceChapter 5: Applications of Computer Science
5.6 Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing
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Introduction
Cloud computing refers to the use of hosted services such as servers, data storage, databases, networking, and software over the Internet. These services are maintained by a cloud service provider and are available on demand.
The textbook explains that cloud computing allows users to save data, files, images, videos, and software on the cloud and access these from anywhere with a laptop, desktop computer, mobile phone, or tablet connected to the Internet.
Definition
Cloud Computing refers to the use of hosted services such as servers, data storage, databases, networking, and software over the Internet, maintained by a cloud service provider and available on demand.
In simple words: Cloud computing means using services over the internet instead of having them on your own computer or device.
Main Idea
The core idea is that cloud computing provides on-demand access to computing resources over the internet. Instead of buying and maintaining physical servers and software, users can rent these services from a cloud provider and access them from anywhere.
Government and Public Sector (5.6.1)
Banking Industry (5.6.2)
Education Sector (5.6.3)
Businesses (5.6.4)
Transport (5.6.5)
Healthcare (5.6.6)
Media and Entertainment (5.6.7)
Software Development (5.6.8)
Core Concept
On-demand availability: Services are available when needed.
Internet-based: Accessed over the internet.
Hosted by providers: Maintained by cloud service providers.
Accessible from anywhere: Accessible from any device with an internet connection.
Cost-effective: Reduces the need for on-premises infrastructure.
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